9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today by Kevin Spurgaitis Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts
United Church minister turns to helping people give up hoarding by Brennan Clarke Compulsive hoarding is often rooted in underlying trauma, such as an abusive childhood, the loss of a loved one or a damaged
Detroit is blooming with urban agriculture and so are its citizens by Lisa Van de Ven Once known as Motor City, Detroit's economy collapsed and it became one of the most derided communities in the United States. Now,
Religious differences can sever children from their parents, with pain by Anne Bokma Breaking free from strict religious teachings of childhood can mean freedom, but also the loss of family relationships
Technology makes human interactions more common but more shallow by Kevin Spurgaitis Academics, authors try to understand what means for society now that so many people are tethered to their electronic devices for so
Indigenous churches in northern Manitoba a world apart from south by Mike Milne They face logistical challenges but communities are eager for baptisms, counselling and fellowship from homegrown United Church ministers
Arctic melting, Antarctic too: my trips to the ends of the Earth by Alanna Mitchell I journeyed to both ends of the Earth on a quest to bear witness to where climate heating is hitting first. It
Afghanistan schools, training programs get support from Canadians by Brian Platt What Afghanis need is security and education to flourish on their own terms, rather than patronizing attitudes
Post-theistic spaces are sacred, yes. But are they church? by Sarah Boesveld Spirituality has overtaken God in a handful of United churches. While some people find hope in this trend, others see it as
AI advances lead to thorny ethical questions about fate of humans by Kevin Spurgaitis Computers are learning so fast on their own that it's not clear how they will shape the future of the species that